Two old friends reunite after 35 years to walk El Camino de Santiago in Spain before their respective 60th birthdays. One friend lost 70 pounds prior to the walk in order to be able walk the distance. It is two separate accounts, providing a day by day dialogue of the journey with different perspectives and experiences.

Fat, 59, fortified daily by red wine and challenged by my husband, I start a mildly epic adventure. This book is part autobiography, part travel guide, an honest but tongue in cheek record of my Camino. It lists distances, places to stay and to avoid, what to take, degree of difficulty and ultimately proves anybody can do it.I want to inspire you to take the first step on your own adventure.

What do you like most when reading about adventures: descriptions about the terrain, the culture, the challenges, the personal growth, the interactions between other adventures? Women of the Way: Embracing the Camino successfully combines all these elements in a heartfelt and personal recounting of Jane V. Blanchard’s 2011 five-hundred mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago—hiking from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France over the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles in Spain, and then westward across no...

After completing 1400 kilometres of walking two different Caminos in Spain and in Portugal, I knew I had to share my love of these journeys through a book. I have never written a book before this one. I have attempted many, but the inspiration was never as intense as now. There are so many books about the Camino that one would wonder why another one is necessary. All the books I could get my hands on regarding this subject were written about the authors personal journey or were written str...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Machu Picchu in Peru. This UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas" and is one of the most famous and spectacular sets of ruins in the world - a visit to South America would not be complete without it. Also included are the neighbouring towns of Cuzco and Aguas Calientes and the famous hike to Machu Piccu (The Inca Trail). Finding Internet access when out and about can ...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Lisbon, Portugal.The capital of Portugal, Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa) has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with a contemporary culture that is alive and thriving and making its mark in today's Europe. Perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is one of the rare Western European cities that face the ocean and uses water as an element that defines the city.Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limesto...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Costa Blanca a highly popular holiday destination in Spain with over 200 kilometres of coastline.The name "Costa Blanca" was devised as a promotional name used by BEA when they launched their air service between London and Valencia in 1957 and Costa Blanca continues today as a popular destination - particularly for British and German tourists in search of winter sun and culture. The Costa Blanca region includes the major tourist destina...

Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating it into art. A restless genius, he went through a blue period, a rose period, and a Cubist phase. He made collages, sculptures out of everyday objects, and beautiful ceramic plates. True Kelley's engaging biography is a wonderful introduction to modern art.

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Madeira, the popular year-round European destination for tourists of all ages. Known worldwide as the Islands of eternal Spring, Madeira or "Ilha Jardim" (Garden Island) has a mild climate throughout the entire year and is located close to the European mainland. It is only a 1½ hour flight from mainland Portugal, 3 hours from mainland Europe and 4 hours from the UK. Finding Internet access when out and about can b...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Porto, Portugal.Porto is Portugal's second largest city and the capital of the Northern region and is a busy industrial and commercial center. The city was built along the hills overlooking the Douro river estuary, and its historical center was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1996. It has been continuously inhabited since at least the 4th Century, when the Romans referred to it as Portus Calle.Porto has a semi-Mediter...

2011 Edition. From Alcatraz to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, and beyond, here's what to see and do, and where to eat, drink, shop, stay, and play in this gem of a city. Numbered entries in the text are keyed to area maps in each chapter. ''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions. Spot illustrations throughout liven the text. 10 easy-to-use maps.

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands in Spain. Mallorca is known as an easy-to-reach mecca for fans of sunny beaches, amazing landscapes, wonderful mountains and affordable Mediterranean food.  With a coastline of more than 550km, the island receives about 8 millions of tourists from around the world. The holiday season is year round with temperatures ranging from 20-28 degrees Celsius (60-70 degrees Fahrenheit).